I haven't watched Y&R for years. I'm hoping that this storyline really gets Epilepsy in a more positive light especially TLE and what the seizures are. Even as recent as last Friday, I had somebody recoil when I told them I had TLE. I think she expected me to start writhing on the floor.

I like the seizure dog for Victor. I guess the Victor I remember, how could they tell his TLE has anger implications? He was always ****** if I recall.

I've watched the Y&R for years as well. The last few days they have stressed that Victor's reaction was due to the drugs he was taking. That it was "very unusual". So anyway, now he's home and at the last part of it, he was petting his pup "Zapato". Then, the pup was whining just before Victor started having a seizure. Nikki had been reading about seizure dogs at the hospital before they left. Zapato was just a pup Victor acquired a few months ago for the fun of owning one for himself and little girl.

Also, Jack is the son of John. John died a week or so ago and now Jack is determined to get Jabot back. So prior to Victor's surgery - he was still in the hospital - Jack had Victor sign the papers that gave Jack the money to buy it back. However, Catherine won't sell to Jack because of a potential lawsuit that goes back to a lady dying from a reaction to a product. Part of the agreement in the settlement was that Jack could have absolutely nothing to do with Jabot ever again. But, hey, Jack's up to his old tricks and we shall see if he has found a way to get Jabot; looks that way. Michael (lawyer) and Kevin (brother of Michael) are monitoring Jack's email, etc. So we shall see what happens as I'm sure they will find out what Jack is up to. Stay tuned

Kitt

There were several points that were really helpful in making the public aware. One is the fact that Victor had to go before the Judge to remove the committment precipitated by side effects of AEDs etc. One family member mentioned that she hoped this didn't cause a seizure. Another is that he had Gamma Knife Friday approximately and was discharged Monday. The introduction and education re seizure dogs was great, and the show ended with his little dog sitting in victor's lap after that hard stressful day. The dog was whimpering prominently. I guess the epilepsy will continue to be a part. He is on meds still and obviously still having seizures. Maybe a different type of seizure? Will be interesting. Tattoo

This show is doing a good job of showing how frustrating it can
be to have seizures. For all involved. I'm hoping that they
start to show that its not a picnic and you don't just have surgery
and get better too.

I've been watching this show for years. VIctor was the best
choice for this s/L.

Donna

Sounds like he was taking Topamax!

Or my favorite the Kepprage!!!!!!!!!

No it is great to see when tv shows or news or anything shed light on the subject accurately I love it.

Today, I heard Victor asking why another person seemed scared him when they saw a person have a seizure. The little boy who was there asked, Are they stupid? Victor responded, No. They just don't know about it and added that it isn't talked about much. I thought, YES! This eipsode ended with Victor telling the public that if they want more information on Epilepsy to call 1-888-Epilepsy. I tried that number, and it was busy more than one time. Never did get through. They really are doing a great job getting epilepsy out in the open and into daily conversation. Tattoo